Matcha: The Green Powder full of power

Matcha green tea powder, originally comes from Asia. But whether in its classic form as a hot drink, as stimulating ingredient in smoothies and shakes or as a green power supplier in Cereal, Matcha is becoming more and more popular in the western world thanks to its amazing benefits!

Super greens powder with a twist

For the production of high-quality Matcha powder, the young leaves of green tea bushes are shaded before harvest for a period of 25 days. These bushes are covered with straw mats and the farmers gradually reduce the supply of light, having only 10 percent of the light fall on the green tea bushes until the end of the process. The reason for this complicated process is the chlorophyll green of the leaves of the plants. The chlorophyll content is increased, therefore the nutrient content of the soil is increased by shadowing. This gives Matcha its characteristic aroma and intense colour. After shadowing the young leaves, the green tea shrubs are harvested to be subsequently dried by a gentle process.

Following the drying process, the leaves are finally ground: A maximum of 40 grams are used in the specially designated special granite mills to break and ground the leaves into a fine green powder. This type of manufacturing has the advantage that during the grinding process, very little heat is generated. The valuable ingredients contained in Matcha therefore remain 100 percent, including valuable vitamins, phytochemicals and antioxidants. For the highest purity we also guarantee certified organic qualified, certified with the organic seal.

The Japanese tea culture

For 1000s of years Matcha tea has been a part of the Japanese tea culture. Its high nutritional content is just one of the many reasons for this: Matcha also stands out for its delicate, sweet and fresh taste, which is pretty unusual for a green tea.

Another feature of the green power suppliers is his extremely high caffeine content. With up to four times more caffeine the Matcha outperforms conventional coffees.

Prepare Matcha the traditional way

A very classic drink to make from the green tea is to serve as a hot drink. For the traditional form of Matcha preparation you will need a specially-made brush "Chasen". This Matcha brush is made from a single piece of bamboo by specially trained craftsmen. Bit by bit, you mix the powder with 80 fine bristles.

The special brush is soaked for a few minutes in warm water before use. Then whisk the Matcha powder with the brush - and with the right technique here you will see a wonderful foam forming. The traditional craft of "Chasen" manufacturing is incidentally still passed on from one generation to the next.

The Matcha powder can be strained when needed again through a sieve into a drinking cup to be poured over 80°C hot water. For optimal consistency, it depends on the proper technique of stirring and beating with the brush! In order to obtain the most creamy texture and beautiful foam as possible, you should therefore easily move the "Chasen" from the front to the back, back and forth.

Looking for healthy teas? Try Matcha from nu3

Ever tried the green power powder as an ingredient in a shake? Vitamins, phytochemicals, antioxidants and caffeine not only good make tea, but also as an invigorating ingredient in fruit or green smoothies. And that's not all: you can now buy Matcha products specifically for baking. The so-called baking and cooking Matcha is ideal for exceptional refinement of pastries, food and even ice cream.

So what are you waiting for? Organic Matcha and a special set consisting of tea and the "Chasen" are now available to buy in our online store. So try this coffee alternative or the other healthy teas we have at nu3 today!